As summer takes hold, the night sky prepares to dazzle stargazers with one of its less predictable but no less enchanting spectacles: the June Bootid Meteor Shower. Set against the backdrop of the constellation Boötes, this meteor shower offers an opportunity for an impromptu celestial light show. Mark your calendars for the last week of June to catch this cosmic event.
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As summer settles in, stargazers are in for a treat. Late June offers some of the year’s best opportunities to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles – the luminous band of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky. This cosmic display is particularly striking for those in the Southern Hemisphere or lucky enough to find themselves in dark-sky locations.
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In the northeastern region of Catalonia, Spain, a wind known as the Llevantades holds sway. This wind carries with it a touch of moisture. The Llevantades is most likely to occur during the transitional seasons of spring and autumn. It arises when a low-pressure system develops over the Mediterranean Sea, drawing in moist air from the sea.
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This year the heat is breaking records in both temperature and duration. Thus we decided to find out where the hottest point of our planet is. It turned out to be the Deshte-Lut desert in the Middle East. 🏜️This sandy-saline desert is located in Iran, its length is about 550 km, and its width is from 100 to 200 km.
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The Crivăț wind is most likely to occur during the winter season in Romania. It typically blows from the northeast, bringing icy temperatures and a biting cold. The wind intensifies in strength during the months of December to February when the weather is coldest. During this time, the Crivăț wind can persist for several days, making the winter season feel even more severe.
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Climate summary for the last 100+ years, as you have seen with the #ShowYourStripes tag elsewhere Blue & Golden Hour stages for those who into photography and videography Notification Center Widget option for iOS 13 devices and people who still like these classic widgets better Actual control over measurement units, no more km/h winds when you understand m/s App interface in English, Arabic, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Ukrainian And many more in the iPad version of the app.
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Tropical cyclones and hurricanes are powerful weather systems that can cause significant damage and destruction. These storms typically form in the tropics and move towards higher latitudes, affecting areas such as Gulf of Mexico, and the southeastern United States. However, one peculiar fact about these storms is that no tropical cyclone or hurricane has ever crossed the equator.
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These weather parameters are usually related to sunny weather conditions: High pressure - Sunny weather typically occurs when high pressure dominates the atmosphere. High pressure brings sinking air which suppresses cloud formation. Low humidity - With high pressure and sinking air comes lower humidity. Clear skies allow more sunlight to reach the surface, heating and drying the air.
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